Episode 16- Delta County

from Once Upon a Hot Take Hosted by Leah and Jordan

Delta County by J.L. Hyde follows the story of Heather, who moves back to her idyllic small town in the UP, only to find out it's not as quaint and unassuming as she remembers. Leah and Jordan share their hot takes on e-readers, drinking culture, college housing, and much more! If you like Colleen Hoover and Freida McFadden, Delta County is right up your alley. Takeaways E-readers vs. Physical Books Character Analysis: Ryan and Heather UP Culture and High School Nostalgia Alcohol Culture and College Experiences Small town drama Character portrayals Book recommendations Chapters 00:00 E-readers vs. Physical Books 30:40 Capturing UP Culture and High School Nostalgia 39:55 Exploring Alcohol Culture and College Experiences 01:01:49 Small Town Drama 01:08:48 Book Recommendations 01:22:31 Project Hail Mary Preview

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